# NTSB Accident NYC90LA218
> **PIPER PA-38-112** · 1990-09-09 · QUARRYVILLE, PA, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC90LA218
- **Event ID:** 20001212X24360
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1990-09-09
- **Location:** QUARRYVILLE, PA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 39.890354, -76.160224
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-38-112
- **Registration:** N4268E
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** NR
- **Weather:** Unk
## Probable cause

THE PILOT IN COMMANDS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED WHILE CLIMBING TO AVOID WIRES.

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